By Nectar Gan, Adam Renton, Kara Fox and Harry Clarke-Ezzidio, CNN 10:58 a.m. ET, December 31, 202010 PostsJapan's government may consider declaring a state of emergency if Covid-19 continues to spread further, a minister in charge of the country's coronavirus response said on Twitter Wednesday."We have to curb the spread of coronavirus at any cost," Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said in a tweet.Tokyo recorded 944 new Covid-19 cases for Wednesday -- the highest daily increase in infections since the pandemic began. The total number of people to have been infected in Tokyo now...…By Nectar Gan, Adam Renton, Kara Fox and Harry Clarke-Ezzidio, CNN 10:58 a.m. ET, December 31, 202010 PostsJapan's government may consider declaring a state of emergency if Covid-19 continues to spread further, a minister in charge of the country's coronavirus response said on Twitter Wednesday."We have to curb the spread of coronavirus at any cost," Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said in a tweet.Tokyo recorded 944 new Covid-19 cases for Wednesday -- the highest daily increase in infections since the pandemic began. The total number of people to have been infected in Tokyo now...WW…

By Julia Hollingsworth, Adam Renton, Amy Woodyatt, Harry Clarke-Ezzidio and Veronica Rocha, CNN 12:00 a.m. ET, December 30, 2020Our live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has 14 PostsNearly half a million residents in the Chinese city where the  first emerged may have been infected with Covid-19 -- almost 10 times its official number of confirmed cases, according to a  by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The study used a sample of 34,000 people in the general population in Wuhan -- the original epicenter of the pandemic -- and other cities...…By Julia Hollingsworth, Adam Renton, Amy Woodyatt, Harry Clarke-Ezzidio and Veronica Rocha, CNN 12:00 a.m. ET, December 30, 2020Our live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has 14 PostsNearly half a million residents in the Chinese city where the  first emerged may have been infected with Covid-19 -- almost 10 times its official number of confirmed cases, according to a  by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The study used a sample of 34,000 people in the general population in Wuhan -- the original epicenter of the pandemic -- and other cities...WW…

Updated 16th November 2020Archaeologists find 100 ancient Egyptian coffins, some with mummies, at burial complexArchaeologists in Egypt have uncovered at least 100 perfectly preserved ancient coffins, some containing mummies, and 40 statues in a vast Pharaonic necropolis south of the capital, Cairo. Intricate painted designs are still visible on the sealed sarcophagi that were interred more than 2,500 years ago in burial shafts, along with golden masks and amulets.Egyptian antiquities officials said the coffins, which were put on display Saturday at the Saqqara necropolis, may have been so...…Updated 16th November 2020Archaeologists find 100 ancient Egyptian coffins, some with mummies, at burial complexArchaeologists in Egypt have uncovered at least 100 perfectly preserved ancient coffins, some containing mummies, and 40 statues in a vast Pharaonic necropolis south of the capital, Cairo. Intricate painted designs are still visible on the sealed sarcophagi that were interred more than 2,500 years ago in burial shafts, along with golden masks and amulets.Egyptian antiquities officials said the coffins, which were put on display Saturday at the Saqqara necropolis, may have been so...WW…

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London (CNN)Norwegian archaeologists have identified a previously undiscovered "high-status" burial site, featuring a feast hall, cult house, and the remnants of a .Researchers were able to discover the findings without having to dig into any land, instead using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to see below the surface.Key amongst the from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research -- published Tuesday in the Antiquity journal -- is a Viking ship burial site located on the Jell mound in Gjellestad, southeastern Norway. Boats symbolized safe passage into the afterlife and were...…London (CNN)Norwegian archaeologists have identified a previously undiscovered "high-status" burial site, featuring a feast hall, cult house, and the remnants of a .Researchers were able to discover the findings without having to dig into any land, instead using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to see below the surface.Key amongst the from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research -- published Tuesday in the Antiquity journal -- is a Viking ship burial site located on the Jell mound in Gjellestad, southeastern Norway. Boats symbolized safe passage into the afterlife and were...WW…

Published 30th October 2020Credit: Roma Numismatics LimitedAn ultra-rare coin celebrating Julius Caesar's assassination sells for a record $3.5 million An ancient gold coin described as a "naked and shameless celebration" of the assassination of , featuring a portrait of one of the men who killed him, has set a new record for a coin sold at auction.Bought by an anonymous bidder for £2.7 million ($3.5 million), the "aureus" coin features a portrait of Marcus Junius Brutus -- one of the ringleaders in the assassination of Caesar in 44 BC. It also depicts the daggers used by Brutus and his...…Published 30th October 2020Credit: Roma Numismatics LimitedAn ultra-rare coin celebrating Julius Caesar's assassination sells for a record $3.5 million An ancient gold coin described as a "naked and shameless celebration" of the assassination of , featuring a portrait of one of the men who killed him, has set a new record for a coin sold at auction.Bought by an anonymous bidder for £2.7 million ($3.5 million), the "aureus" coin features a portrait of Marcus Junius Brutus -- one of the ringleaders in the assassination of Caesar in 44 BC. It also depicts the daggers used by Brutus and his...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Sharon Stone has revealed that , and is instead focusing on spending more time with her friends and family.Speaking on the twice-divorced 62-year-old actress said she is finding dates “insincere” and not worth her time.“I’m done dating. I’ve had it with dating,” she told Barrymore.The “Basic Instinct” star said she preferred spending time alone, or with her friends and three sons these days.“I don’t want any insincerity and baloney and game-playing,” said Stone, adding that she doesn’t “need another kid.”“I just feel when it comes to emotional...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Sharon Stone has revealed that , and is instead focusing on spending more time with her friends and family.Speaking on the twice-divorced 62-year-old actress said she is finding dates “insincere” and not worth her time.“I’m done dating. I’ve had it with dating,” she told Barrymore.The “Basic Instinct” star said she preferred spending time alone, or with her friends and three sons these days.“I don’t want any insincerity and baloney and game-playing,” said Stone, adding that she doesn’t “need another kid.”“I just feel when it comes to emotional...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Archaeologists analyzing the skull of an girl made a gruesome discovery that shines a light on the brutal punishments meted out to criminals in early medieval England.Analysis of the skull showed that the girl, thought to have been between 15 and 18 at the time of her death, had had her nose and lips cut off, and she may have also been scalped as part of her punishment.The team of researchers from University College London (UCL) believe she died shortly after sustaining the injuries, as the remains showed no evidence of healing.Using radiocarbon...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Archaeologists analyzing the skull of an girl made a gruesome discovery that shines a light on the brutal punishments meted out to criminals in early medieval England.Analysis of the skull showed that the girl, thought to have been between 15 and 18 at the time of her death, had had her nose and lips cut off, and she may have also been scalped as part of her punishment.The team of researchers from University College London (UCL) believe she died shortly after sustaining the injuries, as the remains showed no evidence of healing.Using radiocarbon...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — is synonymous with venomous spiders and – but scientists have discovered new toxins in what they label a “truly venomous” plant.A team of researchers from the University of Queensland have discovered a previously unidentified neurotoxin that is similar to the venom found in spiders and cone snails.Unlike its American and European counterparts, being stung by a dendrocnide tree – which means “stinging tree” – can cause pain that lasts for days – or even weeks.Researchers hope the study, published Wednesday in the Science Advances journal, will help...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — is synonymous with venomous spiders and – but scientists have discovered new toxins in what they label a “truly venomous” plant.A team of researchers from the University of Queensland have discovered a previously unidentified neurotoxin that is similar to the venom found in spiders and cone snails.Unlike its American and European counterparts, being stung by a dendrocnide tree – which means “stinging tree” – can cause pain that lasts for days – or even weeks.Researchers hope the study, published Wednesday in the Science Advances journal, will help...WW…

Harry Clarke-Ezzidio, CNN • Published 10th September 2020London (CNN) — The identities of those inside the coffins are still a mystery.Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesThe tourism industry has taken a huge hit due to Covid-19.Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities…Harry Clarke-Ezzidio, CNN • Published 10th September 2020London (CNN) — The identities of those inside the coffins are still a mystery.Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesThe tourism industry has taken a huge hit due to Covid-19.Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesWW…